Teacher Joseph
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Teacher Joseph
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Accent Reduction and Pronunciation, Grammar, IELTS, CAE, Accent Reduction and Pronunciation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Accent Reduction and Pronunciation, Grammar, IELTS, CAE, Accent Reduction and Pronunciation
From United KingdomLiving in Reading, United Kingdom (02:57 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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I am a British native speaker who enjoys teaching English to adults around the world. I like playing the piano and I am an avid podcaster! I also enjoy writing books about English Language and poetry.
Speaking and writing as well as pronunciation are very important. I have worked in Business English settings as well as presenting my own radio shows in various countries on national channels. I also do "voice over" work for TV and radio as a continuity presenter.
I can help with issues around speaking, pronunciation and confidence. I also do IELTS, CAE, coaching as well as supporting you with English Exams, grammar and correcting written work.Me as a Teacher
I can help you with:
1. Pronunciation, Accent Reduction and Voice Coaching.
2. Exam Preparation for all ESOL Exams such as IELTS, CAE, B1, B2 and others.
3. Conversation Practice at your level such as life skills, movies, arts, jobs, business etc.
4. Business English.
5. Grammar
6. Confidence, motivation and empowerment
7. Introduction to UK life and culture
8. Vocabulary, Essay and document checking
I want to empower your communication skills to the highest level possible. I will be empowering you to work alone outside the class by giving you daily exercises and written tasks to complete and return to me.My lessons & teaching style
Some people like talking, others prefer grammar. I try to make our lessons entertaining and fun. My aim is to take the conversations "higher" so that you can improve your vocabulary in written and verbal expression. I use my own books in the lessons which I have written to help you grow in your knowledge. I will give you these when you need them.
I want to see you you speaking with clarity and I will be encouraging you to speak the best at all times by looking at your breathing, intonation and linking and blending your words.
Students with an attendance rate of less than 50% over a package or period are automatically blocked from future lessons to make room for more reliable students.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
Certificates
TEFL (Distance Learning Specialist) - University of Birmingham - 2014TEFL (Distance Learning Specialist)
Certificate uploaded
TEFL certificate - University of Birmingham - 1990
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2013 - 2024
Grammar, Exam and Accent Reduction CoachGrammar, Exam and Accent Reduction Coach as well as producing podcasts and other types of media.
2013 - 2016
English as a Second Language TeacherWorking with "Audio with Clarity" focusing on IELTS, ESL learning and accent reduction techniques as well as recording English Audio Books. Contracted to various schools and Educational institutions.
1998 - 2001
English as a Second Language TeacherWorking as an ESL Teacher
2016 - 2024
Scottish Gaelic TeacherTeaching Scottish Gaelic to adults.
Education
2012 - 2017
Bachelor’s - english
Work Experience
1999 - 2024
Communications SpecialistTeaching English, Voice over and voice broadcasting continuity work, presenting radio shows and doing voice over work for advertisements.
1989 - 2024
AuthorAuthor of books on English Grammar and poetry
1995 - 2000
Voice and Speech ConsultantAccent reduction techniques for English radio presenters and non native presenters in Arabia
2000 - 2005
Production and Voice Coach AssistantAssisting on Public Radio ensuring scripts and accents were okay for overseas non native English Speakers
2006 - 2009
Communication SpecialistEnsuring smooth communication between UK onshore and offshore colleagues based in India and the Philippines, ensuring targets met with clarity over expectations, deadlines and communication.
5.0
Rating
1,774
Students
16.1k
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
691 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Lessons (Existing Students before 10 September 2022)
A1 - C2General4,483 lessons completed
USD 16.99
Package with 5% off
English Lessons (All Students)
A1 - C2General7,636 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (836)
Quiz (39)
2,211 Reviews
Jesus Bascuñana
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nice chat with Joseph. He showed a good experience teaching English and told me some resources and actions to improve. Definetely recommended! Surely I will book more classes with him!
Feb 2, 2024
Mira
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for inspiring conversations, pronunciation practice and enhancing my reading skills.
Jan 31, 2024
Rodrigo
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Joseph is extremely knowledgeable in techniques to perfect our pronunciation, clarity, and vocabulary. I highly recommend his classes.
Nov 8, 2023
Bruna
6 English lessons
Teacher Joseph is an excellent educator; he maintains a calm demeanour and consistently provides helpful examples.
Jul 26, 2024
Masha
6 English lessons
Teacher Joseph is a wonderful teacher!
He encourages me to express myself in English and he lets me speak, which is something I was really looking for. The topics we discuss are always interesting and deep.
Time flies and I always look forward for the next class!
Thank you so much Joseph! :D
Jul 25, 2024
Sabine
1 English lesson
I had a very interesting session with Joseph. I was able to ask a lot of important questions about my work. He is a good listener, attentive and a great pedagogue.
Jul 22, 2024
Trial Lesson
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